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Reims Aviation S A F406

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 7534006

Manufacturer (registry)
REIMS AVIATION S A
Model
F406
Registry code
7534006
Registered
2 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA54EU
Holder
ASI Aviation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 7

1985Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 16

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1992In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Reims Aviation S A F406

SAIB ACE-98-03Issued Oct 17, 1997
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Registered aircraft · 2

N17CKAgape Flights Inc · Venice, FLBuilt 1985 · S/N F4060001N406WTTvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee · North Salt Lake, UTS/N F4060043
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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC05IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportReims F406 · Nome, AKThe failure of the nose gear up lock actuator bracket during the landing approach due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a nose wheel up landing. A factor associated with the incident is the mechanical binding of the nose wheel locking mechanism.Mar 9, 2005 · N6591R · Minor damageNTSB ANC03FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReims 406 · Barrow, AKAn in-flight collision with ocean waters while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.Aug 17, 2003 · N6591L · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20121107025959IReims F406/Caravan II · Bethel, AKAt approximately 1030 on 11/7/2012, the air carrier's director of operations informed the cmt that one of their aircraft was circling the Bethel Airport with a nose landing gear that failed to extend. According to information received from the Bethel tower…Nov 7, 2012 · N861FT · Minor damageIncident 20050308006389IReims F406 · Nome, AK(-23) [privacy data omitted] ten to fifteen minutes in cruise the pilot heard and felt two thumps under his feet. About three miles out from Nome, the pilot put the gear handle in the down position and the main landing gear extended but the nose gear would…Mar 8, 2005 · N6591R · Minor damageIncident 20050307006379IReims F406 · Nome, AK(-23) [privacy data omitted] the aircraft landed on runway 02 and upon aircraft roll out the aircraft's nose tire went flat. On 3/8/05 aircraft landed with nose gear in up position. [privacy data omitted]Mar 7, 2005 · N6591RIncident 20041029028779IReims F406 · Savoonga, AK(-23) On October 29, 2004, an aircraft, Reims aircraft F406, N6590Y operated by hageland aviation services inc. and piloted by Mr. Michael james callahan, had a prop strike of a box of bolts, at Savoonga, Alaska. The aircraft was damaged to the extent that it…Oct 29, 2004 · N6590Y · Substantial damageAccident 20030817037069AReims F406 · Barrow, AK(-23) [privacy data omitted] aircraft was reportedly observed on radar as it made a tight 360 degree turn at approximately 500 feet MSL before disappearing from the screen. An oil slick and debris on the surface of the arctic ocean was located after the…Aug 17, 2003 · N6591L · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20030710016309IReims F406 · Kotzebue, AK(-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot lowered gear for landing in shaktolik, checked mirror on left engine cowling for verification of down and locked position, noticed that the nose gear was cocked 90' to fuselage. Nose gear could not be streamlined, steering…Jul 10, 2003 · N6591L · Minor damageIncident 20011125037019IReims F406 · Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands(-23) On November 25, 2001, capt. clint shillingford (ATP 580099977) was parking his aircraft (Cessna N17CK) into the us customs arrival ramp area at st. thomas', Cyril e. King airport, usvi. In the process, his aircraft right wing tip underside slightly…Nov 25, 2001 · N17CK · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 77

SDR CA151228007Engine · smoke(CAN) WHILE LANDING ON A TRAINING FLIGHT, AFTER THE REVERSE WAS APPLIED AND STOWED NORMALLY, THE LT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT TRIED TO INCREASE POWER BUT NO RESPONSE. WHITE SMOKE COULD BE SEEN LEAVING THE COWLING AFT AND EXHAUST. EDec 13, 2015 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR EPUA20151006001Circuit Breaker · overheatedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT WITH LT & RT PROP DE-ICE SELECTED ON, THE PILOT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE LT PROP DE-ICE SWITCH & CB. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE SWITCH & CB OFF, & DISCOVERED IT WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. PILOT ISOLATED THE BUSS FOR THE SOct 6, 2015 · N6590Y · Reims F406 · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR EPUA20151006002Bar · crackedDURING INSPECTION IAW SB F406-104 PART B & AD 2015-16-07, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON PN 5115260-1 LT & PN 5115260-3. RT RUDDER BARS VIA MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION.Oct 2, 2015 · N861FT · Reims F406 · Rudder Control System
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STCs that may be installed · 33

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA02019SE-DInstallation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation SystemGarmin International Inc.STC SA02511SEInstallation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)CiES Inc.
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PMA parts · 264

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

CA35-231Face PlateCygnet Aerospace Corp · PMA PQ2007NM · Modification part · Jan 28, 2026CA60-524080-10Beech Control Wheel Assy.Cygnet Aerospace Corp · PMA PQ2007NM · Modification part · Jan 28, 2026CA7650-10Cessna Control Wheel Assy.Cygnet Aerospace Corp · PMA PQ2007NM · Modification part · Jan 28, 2026
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Reims F4062 registered aircraftRegistry code 7535723
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